If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time looking down at your phone or slouched over a laptop with rounded shoulders. It’s highly relatable in today’s technological age, but this kind of posture can have real impact on your health. As Liza Egbogah, a trained chiropractor, osteopath and myofascial release expert, previously told HuffPost, poor posture can not only result in headaches and pain in the neck, shoulders and back, but it can also lead to constipation, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. Take make matters worse, it can also affect your stress levels!
But not all is lost. In conjunction with stretching and keeping active, you could try this posture-correcting brace to literally straighten you out and halt bad habits. We found one that reviewers say provides “perfect support for your back and shoulders,” and it comes in various sizes with extra adjustability for all body types. You can also wear it underneath your clothing; as one reviewer points out it “keeps me straight without the bulk.”
If you’re wondering how it works, it’s super simple. You just put on back brace and pull its straps over your shoulders — similar to a backpack — and its semi-flexible support bars will apply pressure on your back, lumbar and shoulders to correct improper posture. It’ll gently pull your shoulders back so your chest and head are upright and your back is aligned. It doesn’t hurt at all, and if it’s super uncomfortable, you can adjust its length and opening width.
